How to Make Our Chai Old Fashioned

Cocktails
Written By Regina Kachelmacher

You asked. We listened.

The Chai Old Fashioned is one of our most-requested drinks, and the one we get asked about most for the recipe. Press play to meet our Brand Ambassador, Katie, and see why the cozy spice and smooth American Single Malt combination makes it the perfect pour for Whiskey Weather.

Chai Old Fashioned

To Make One Cocktail

What You Need:

  • 2 oz Brother Justus American Whiskey

  • 1 oz Chai concentrate

  • ½ oz Chai simple syrup

  • 2 dashes Chai bitters

  • Star anise pod and/or cinnamon stick to garnish

How to Make It:

  • Prepare a rocks glass with a large rock ice cube or ice of choice. In a separate mixing glass, combine ingredients and gently stir to incorporate.

  • Once incorporated, pour over ice in glass and stir for about 20 seconds to dilute.

  • Garnish with a star anise pod and/or cinnamon stick and enjoy!

To Make a Batch (10 Cocktails)

What You Need:

  • 2½ cups Brother Justus American Whiskey

  • 1 ¼ cup Chai concentrate

  • ½ cup Chai simple syrup

  • 1 Tbsp Chai bitters

  • Star anise pods and/or cinnamon sticks to garnish

How to Make It:

  • Pour all liquid ingredients into a pitcher and stir to incorporate.

  • When ready to serve, pour approximately 3½ oz into a rocks glass over ice. Stir for about 20 seconds to dilute.

  • Garnish with a star anise pod and/or cinnamon stick and enjoy!

Chai Simple Syrup Recipe (Makes approximately 3 ½ cups)

What You Need:

  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks

  • ½ inch of sliced ginger

  • 6 whole cloves

  • 8 whole cardamon pods

  • ½ whole vanilla bean or 1 Tbs vanilla extract

  • 2 whole star anise pods

  • 3 pods of allspice

  • ½ tsp of ground nutmeg

  • 5 tsp of looseleaf chai tea

  • 2 cups turbinado sugar

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 2 cups water

How To Make It:

  • In a pot on medium-high heat, combine water and spices. Let these come to a boil.

  • Once boiling, add the turbinado sugar and the white sugar.

  • Reduce the heat to medium and let the ingredients gently boil until the sugar is dissolved.

  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer with a paper filter to sift out any solid ingredients.

  • Date and label the syrup. It will hold in the fridge for 4-6 weeks.

Find Brother Justus American Whiskey on shelves in Minnesota and Illinois, online at brotherjustus.com/shop, and at our Bottle Shop.

Regina Kachelmacher
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